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Highway 99W closed between Salem and Oregon Coast after ****** Highway 99W closed between Salem and Oregon Coast after ****** Highway 99W was closed between Salem and the Oregon Coast due to a ****** at milepost 18, Oregon Department of Transportation reported on May 26. All lanes were closed in both directions east of Grand Ronde due to the ******, which was reported at 1:55 p.m. A detour has been set up that uses McDougall Rd. Bill Poehler covers Marion and Polk County for the Statesman Journal. Contact him at *****@*****.tld This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Highway 99W closed between Salem and Oregon Coast after ****** Source link #Highway #99W #closed #Salem #Oregon #Coast #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Top US, EU trade chiefs ‘in constant contact’ after Trump tariff reprieve – Politico Top US, EU trade chiefs ‘in constant contact’ after Trump tariff reprieve – Politico Top US, EU trade chiefs ‘in constant contact’ after Trump tariff reprieve PoliticoEU trade negotiator says he’s had ‘good calls’ with U.S. after Trump extends tariff deadline PBSUS Equity Futures Gain as EU Trade Hopes Advance: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.comUS and EU Agree To ‘Fast Track’ Negotiations After Trump Pauses Tariffs NewsweekEU countries push for swift trade deal with Donald Trump Financial Times Source link #Top #trade #chiefs #constant #contact #Trump #tariff #reprieve #Politico Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Could Nigeria’s careful ethnic balancing act be under threat? Could Nigeria’s careful ethnic balancing act be under threat? Mansur Abubakar BBC News, Abuja AFP via Getty Images In ********* politics, there has long been an informal understanding: presidential appointments should carefully balance the country’s many ethnic and religious differences. Today, there are growing concerns that this is being ignored. While the constitution requires regional representation in cabinet positions, the broader distribution of other prominent roles has traditionally followed a convention aimed at fostering national cohesion. Nigeria’s fractious divisions have in the past torn the country – Africa’s most populous – apart. Concerns about fairness in presidential appointments are not new, but a chorus of criticism is growing over President Bola Tinubu’s picks, with some accusing the head of state – who has been in power for two years – of favouring people from his own Yoruba ethnic group. The presidency vehemently denies the accusation. There have long been fears that members of one ethnic group would come to dominate key positions – and this means that presidential appointments are closely scrutinised whenever they are announced. There are over 250 ethnic groups in the country with Hausa-Fulanis, Igbo and Yoruba – hailing from the north, south-east and south-west respectively – being the three largest. Critics say that Tinubu, a southern *******, showed signs of ignoring precedent from the onset when he picked another ******* (although from the north) to be his running mate for the last election. Since the return of democracy in 1999, the major parties had always put forward a mixed *******-Christian ticket, as the country is roughly evenly divided between followers of the two religions. Tinubu’s appointments since becoming president in May 2023 are facing growing cricisim. AFP via Getty Images The rich traditions of Nigeria’s many ethnic groups are often celebrated, but tensions between those groups have threatened the unity of the nation Although there are dozens of roles for a head of state to fill, there are eight jobs that “are the most crucial for every administration”, according to political analyst and barrister Lawal Lawal. These are the heads of the: central bankstate-owned oil company, NNPCpolicearmycustoms serviceintelligence agencyanti-corruption agency andrevenue service. There is no constitutional ranking of positions, but collectively these roles control the key financial and security apparatus of the country. Every president inherits his predecessor’s appointees, but has the prerogative to replace them. As of April, all eight positions under Tinubu are now filled by Yorubas. The recent appointment of former Shell boss Bayo Ojulari to head the state-owned oil company, the ********* National Petroleum Company (NNPC), in place of a northerner turbocharged the debate about the apparent monopoly of one group in top positions. Looking at who filled the same posts under Tinubu’s two immediate predecessors, there was no such dominance of one ethnic group at the same stage of their presidencies. Goodluck Jonathan – who served from 2010 to 2015 – had a relatively balanced team of two ethnic Fulanis, two Hausas, one Atyap, one Igbo, one Yoruba and one Calabar. When it came to Muhammadu Buhari – in power from 2015 to 2023 – the situation was less clear. In the top eight he had three Hausas, two Kanuris, one Igbo, one Yoruba and one Nupe. But in the minds of many **********, Hausas, Kanuris and Nupes are all seen as northerners – and therefore there was a perception that Buhari, who is from the north, showed favouritism. Some argue that Tinubu’s appointments have merely continued the trend, but the 100%-Yoruba make-up of the eight key positions is unprecedented. “For a democratically elected president, I cannot remember at any point in ********* history where you have this high concentration of a particular ethnic group holding most of the sensitive positions,” history professor Tijjani Naniya told the BBC. This is not just about what has happened in the past but it could have an impact on the unity and even the future of the country, the professor said. “For me, the fear is what if the next president continues on this path and picks most of the sensitive positions from his ethnic group, it diminishes the feeling of belonging among the rest and also reduces belief in democracy,” he said. In the last two years, many northerners, mostly Hausa-Fluanis, have looked at the apparent direction of travel with alarm. The current men (there are no women) in charge of the NNPC, the police, customs and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) all replaced northerners. The removal of Abdulrasheed Bawa, a Hausa, as boss of the EFCC in 2023 just two years after he was appointed was especially controversial. He was arrested, accused of abuse of office and detained for over 100 days before the charges were dropped. He was replaced by Ola Olukoyode, an ethnic Yoruba. Some from the north felt Mr Bawa was unfairly treated and pushed aside to make way for Mr Olukoyode. “The president needs to know that the Yoruba people are just a part of the country, and all appointments should be spread across all ethnic groups and regions,” social affairs analyst Isah Habibu told the BBC. Without addressing specific cases, a Tinubu spokesperson has said the president is being fair and balanced, by taking the wider view of all appointments. AFP via Getty Images Some ********** are concerned that President Tinubu’s Yoruba ethnic group is dominating the government Media aide Sunday Dare did try to go into detail, saying overall, 71 northerners and 63 southerners had been appointed by Tinubu. But his 9 April post on X was later deleted, after people pointed out errors in his claim. He promised an updated list, but more than six month slater, it has yet to appear. Tinubu faces critics even from within his own party. Senator Ali Ndume is from the north and – like Tinubu – belongs to the All Progressives Congress. In one television interview he said he had gone on air to talk about the president’s appointment “wrongdoings”. Ndume said he was shocked, describing them as “non-inclusive and not reflecting the president’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda, which promised to carry every section of the country along”. Another presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, disputed the idea that some positions were more significant than others. “All I know is that the constitutional provisions [regarding appointments] have been taken care of by the president – there’s nowhere in the constitution [where it is] mentioned top five, top 10 and the rest,” he told the BBC. “The way we see it is that any position or appointment that one is privileged to serve in is very critical and important. “The national security adviser is from the north-east, the chief of defence staff is from the north-west and the secretary to the federal government is from north-central.” The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, which coordinates policy on behalf of the presidency, released a statement on 12 April saying Tinubu was being fair. “This administration is dedicated to ensuring that all regions and demographics of the country are adequately represented in its institutions and agencies,” it said. Political analyst Mr Lawal said the president should appoint the best person for the job, irrespective of their ethnic origin – and agues that this is what Tinubu is doing. “It’s high time Nigeria looks beyond ethnicity,” he said. There could be a time when ********** no longer obsess over the ethnic origins of those in the upper echelons of government, but historian Prof Naniya says this is still some way off. He believes it can only happen when the country gets at least four presidents in succession who give every section a sense of belonging in terms of projects and appointments. “I think it can be done but needs the right leaders.” More BBC stories from Nigeria:Getty Images/BBC Source link #Nigerias #careful #ethnic #balancing #act #threat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Services Australia’s mobile service centre to visit regional Mid West for easy access to government services Services Australia’s mobile service centre to visit regional Mid West for easy access to government services Regional residents looking to access important government services will be able to do so when Services Australia’s mobile service centre hits the road in the Mid West this week. Over the next few weeks, Services Australia’s Kangaroo Paw II mobile service centre will visit nine Mid West and Gascoyne areas to provide easy access to services such as Medicare and Centrelink. The trucks provide regional residents with face-to-face support and tailored services to do with government. Centrelink claims, myGov services, Medicare registrations, and confirming documents are just some of the services the mobile centre can provide. The service will be in Three Springs opposite the shire office on Tuesday, May 27, before heading to Morawa on Wednesday and Mingenew on Thursday. Next week, the service will be in Kalbarri for two days from Wednesday, June 4, before heading to Denham on Friday June 6. It will not operate over the weekend, but will reopen on the following Monday before heading to Northampton on Tuesday June 10. It will be set up in Dongara on Wednesday June 11, before finishing in Mullewa the following day. For more information and to see opening times, head to servicesaustralia.gov.au/mobileoffice. Source link #Services #Australias #mobile #service #centre #visit #regional #Mid #West #easy #access #government #services Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I toured the only nuclear-missile submarine in the US open to the public. Take a look inside. I toured the only nuclear-missile submarine in the US open to the public. Take a look inside. The USS Growler is the only nuclear-missile submarine in the US that’s open to the public. Commissioned in 1958, the USS Growler patrolled seas off the coast of Russia during the Cold War. The submarine is now an attraction at the Intrepid Museum in New York City. The USS Growler was once a top-secret US Navy submarine that patrolled the ocean’s depths during the Cold War. Armed with nuclear missiles and operated by a crew of 90 men, Growler’s firepower acted as a deterrent to keep other nations from using their nuclear weapons in a strategy known as mutually assured destruction. Today, the USS Growler is on display at the Intrepid Museum in New York City housed on the USS Intrepid, a 900-foot-long World War II-era aircraft carrier. The USS Growler floats alongside it in the Hudson River. Visitors don’t just get to look at the USS Growler; they can actually climb inside and walk through its narrow confines on a self-guided tour. Submarines remain a crucial component of the US Navy’s deterrent strategy. In September, the USS Georgia, a guided-missile submarine, was sent to the Middle East in a show of support for Israel and a show of force to Iran. Submarines are a costly endeavor. The US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine program is projected to run $17 billion over budget through 2030 amid delays, House Rep. Ken Calvert, chairman of the House defense appropriations subcommittee, said in September. The Navy has said delays are due to supply-chain issues and “lingering COVID-19 impacts.” While a nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, is open to the public in Groton, Connecticut, the Intrepid Museum is the only place in the US where members of the public can go inside a submarine that carried nuclear missiles. I visited the Intrepid Museum to tour the USS Growler in May 2024. Take a look inside the only nuclear-missle submarine open to the public. The Intrepid Museum in New York City displays historic vessels used in sea, air, and space exploration as well as military operations. The Intrepid Museum.Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Tickets cost $38 per adult and $28 per child over 4 years old and can be purchased on the Intrepid Museum’s website. Veterans and military service members receive free admission. One of the museum’s top attractions is a self-guided tour of the USS Growler submarine. The line to enter the USS Growler.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Every time I’ve visited the Intrepid Museum, there has been a line to enter the submarine due to the attraction’s popularity and small, enclosed spaces. The line moved quickly when I visited in May 2024 — I only waited for about 15 minutes. The USS Growler patrolled the seas on top-secret missions off the coast of Russia during the Cold War. The USS Growler on its launch day.Naval History and Heritage Command Commissioned in 1958, the USS Growler carried Regulus II sea-to-surface missiles armed with nuclear warheads. The looming threat of the submarine’s firepower acted as a deterrent to prevent other countries from using their nuclear arsenals. The submarine now floats in the Hudson River with its top deck visible from the dock of the museum. The USS Growler submarine at the Intrepid Museum.John Arehart/Shutterstock Growler was decommissioned in 1964 and awarded to the Intrepid Museum in 1988. The Intrepid Museum spent over $1 million repairing the submarine in 2008 when holes were discovered in its hull during a museum-wide renovation, The New York Times reported. Exhibits provided a brief history of the USS Growler and the nuclear missiles it carried before entering the submarine. An exhibit about the USS Growler.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The first Regulus missiles had a range of 500 miles. Regulus II missiles could travel twice that distance. There was also a sample doorway to make sure guests could walk through the submarine. A sample doorway size before entering the USS Growler.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider To visit the USS Growler, guests had to be at least 40 inches tall and had to be able to pass through this doorway without assistance. The first stop inside the submarine was one of the USS Growler’s two missile hangars. The missile hangar.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Each hangar could hold two Regulus I missiles, which each measured 33 feet long, according to the National Air and Space Museum. In the navigation compartment, crew members plotted courses and tracked Growler’s position. The navigation compartment.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Growler used a binnacle — a stand that holds a ship’s compass — and SINS — the Ship’s Inertial Navigation System — to navigate through the seas. The missile checkout and guidance center was once a top-secret area. The missile checkout and guidance center.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Crew members assigned to the missile checkout and guidance center were in charge of maintaining, firing, and guiding the trajectory of the Regulus missiles. Launching a Regulus missile took about 15 minutes. Officers on the USS Growler lived in staterooms that held two to three people. The officers’ stateroom.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Officers acted as leaders and commanders of the crew, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the submarine. Their staterooms featured folding sinks and desks with chairs that included storage drawers to maximize the tight quarters. Officers had access to their own shower. A shower.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Crew members shared a separate washroom. Officers used the wardroom to eat, socialize, and hold meetings. The wardroom.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The wardroom was furnished with laminate walls and vinyl seating booths, popular interior design trends post-World War II. Officers’ meals were cooked in the galley and served from the wardroom pantry. The wardroom pantry.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The USS Growler carried all of the food and supplies it would need to sustain itself during patrols that lasted over two months. A storekeeper kept track of non-food supplies such as light bulbs, pens, and toilet paper. The USS Growler’s commanding officer enjoyed the only private room on the entire submarine as its highest-ranked leader. The commanding officer’s stateroom.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The room featured a telephone and a bed that folded up into seating. The chief petty officers’ quarters were nicknamed the “goat locker.” The chief petty officers’ quarters.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Chief petty officers helped train new submariners and acted as leaders and liaisons between officers and crew members. The nickname “goat locker” dates back to 1893, when the rank of chief petty officer was established. Chief petty officers were put in charge of the goats that were kept on ships to produce milk, and the animals’ pens were located in their quarters, according to the Naval History and Heritage Command. Yeomen handled clerical and administrative work aboard the USS Growler’s tiny office. An office.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Yeomen wrote reports, sorted files, and maintained crew members’ service records. A ladder in the bridge trunk led to the bridge of the submarine. The bridge trunk.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider When the USS Growler traveled on the surface of the water, the bridge provided a vantage point for crew members to surveil the surrounding ocean. Seeing how far down I was in the submarine was striking. I couldn’t imagine what it must have been like to serve on a two-month-long patrol with no fresh air or sunlight. The control room and attack center contained a dizzying number of buttons, dials, and other instruments. The control room and attack center.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Crew members monitored the USS Growler’s function with data gathered in the control room and attack center. Here, the commanding officer would give orders to the crew. The control and attack center.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The crew members who sat in the chairs directed the USS Growler’s movements with three steering wheels that controlled different angles and movements. The room also featured two periscopes: one for observation and one for attacks. A periscope.pio3/Shutterstock The periscope used for observation featured a wider view, while the attack periscope had higher magnification capabilities. A call signal station could signal different areas of the submarine such as the wardroom, the office, and the control room. A call signal station.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Each room had a corresponding number that crew members could dial. The sonar room also aided Growler’s navigation. The sonar room.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Sonar stands for sound navigation and ranging. The USS Growler used passive sonar, a system of underwater microphones that listen to the ocean and detect sound waves, to track other vessels and navigate its own positions. Passive sonar is a more discreet alternative to active sonar, which sends a pulse of energy through the water to detect objects. Crew members communicated with other ships in the radio room. The radio room.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The USS Growler could only send messages at periscope depth. Lower down in the ocean, it could receive low-frequency signals, but couldn’t send any outgoing messages. Meals were prepared in the galley. The galley.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider A meal schedule from 1962 listed dishes such as fried chicken, clam chowder, hamburgers, and meatloaf with gravy. In the scullery, Growler crew members washed dishes and compacted trash. The scullery.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Trash was disposed of in weighted tubes that wouldn’t float to the surface and give away the submarine’s location. The crew’s mess was the only common space on the USS Growler. The crew’s mess.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider It functioned as the dining room as well as a place for crew members to play games and watch movies. Growler’s largest sleeping area contained 46 bunks. The crew’s quarters.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The green straps on the beds kept crew members from rolling out of the bunks during rough seas. The crew’s washroom featured two showers. The crew’s washroom.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Showers were a rare luxury for crew members on the USS Growler. A plaque displayed in the room read that some sailors said they never showered once during their two-month patrols. A distillation system boiled seawater, filtering out the salt to supply fresh water. Distillers.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The distilled water was used for cooling the submarine’s diesel engines, cooking food, washing dishes, and bathing. Growler’s three diesel engines were located in the engine room. The engine room.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The engines were soundproofed. Sailors controlled Growler’s speed in the maneuvering room, with officers communicating orders from the control room. The maneuvering room.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The USS Growler’s maximum speed was 12 knots, or 14 mph, while submerged and 14 knots, or 16 mph, while surfaced. In addition to carrying nuclear missiles, the USS Growler was also armed with torpedoes. The aft torpedo room.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Nine crew members slept in the aft torpedo room, where weapons like the Mark 37 torpedo were kept. I was relieved to see the sky again as I exited the USS Growler, and in awe of service members who spent months at a time on the vessel. Leaving the USS Growler.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider As the only nuclear-missile submarine in the US that’s open to the public, visiting the USS Growler is absolutely worth a trip to the Intrepid Museum. I was fascinated by how self-sufficient the submarine was as it carried out top-secret patrols. It was hard to believe that 90 crew members operated in such small spaces for extended periods of time. With its supply of nuclear missiles kept at the ready during the Cold War, the stakes couldn’t have been higher to keep the USS Growler running smoothly and efficiently. The stakes remain high today as US Navy submarines continue to patrol waters connected to regional conflicts. Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #toured #nuclearmissile #submarine #open #public Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Police say Liverpool parade collision not terrorism – ESPN Police say Liverpool parade collision not terrorism – ESPN Police say Liverpool parade collision not terrorism ESPNMan arrested after car hits crowd celebrating Liverpool’s soccer trophy AxiosLiverpool FC Victory Parade: Driver Plows Into Crowd The New York TimesDriver arrested after vehicle plows into crowd of Liverpool soccer fans during celebration Fox NewsA day of joy and celebration for Liverpool turned into one of horror The Guardian Source link #Police #Liverpool #parade #collision #terrorism #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The start-ups working on cheap innovation The start-ups working on cheap innovation Devina Gupta Business reporter Mansukh Prajapati An earthquake changed the life of Mansukh Prajapati For Mansukh Prajapati, childhood in the western Indian city of Morbi began before sunrise, with a six-mile walk to collect clay for their family business. “My father was a potter,” he recalls. Often he would wake up to the rhythmic sound of his father at work at his potter’s wheel. “My mother and I would get up at four in the morning and walk for miles every day to get clay.” Used for storing water, clay pots were a common item in Indian households in the 1970s. But the income from making pots was meagre and the profession also came with social stigma. “Nobody wanted to their daughter married in a potter’s family,” Mr Prajapati says. “They feared she will be burdened with endless labour.” Aged 31, a natural disaster marked the turning point for Mr Prajapati. The devastating earthquake that hit Gujarat in 2001 destroyed his family home and left a pile of smashed clay pots in the courtyard. “A local reporter wrote that ‘the poor people’s fridge is broken’,” Mr Prajapati says. “Clay pots keep water cool in the summer, so they are just like a fridge. The thought got stuck in my head. So, I decided to make a fridge out of clay that doesn’t need electricity.” With no formal training, Mr Prajapati started experimenting with designs and materials. “I first tried to make it like the modern fridge and even added a water tank, but nothing worked’, he says. “At one point I had $22,000 (£17,000) in loans and had to sell my house and small workshop. But I knew I had to keep going.” It took four years of tinkering to come up with a design that worked – a small clay cabinet with a water talk on the top and storage shelves below. As water trickles through the cabinet’s porous clay walls, it naturally cools the interior. Mr Prajapati says it can keep fruit and vegetables fresh for at least five days – no electricity needed. He named it MittiCool or the clay that stays cool. At $95 its affordable and now sold through 300 stores in India and exported to countries including the ***, Kenya, and UAE. “Fridges are a dream for many poor families,” Mr Prajapati says. “And such dreams should be within reach.” MittiCool The affordable MittiCool fridge is made from clay Mr Prajapati’s innovation is part of a growing wave of grassroots entrepreneurship in India, driven by necessity. Prof Anil Gupta who runs the Honeybee Network, a platform for supporting such ventures, call these “frugal innovations”. “It is a mindset,” says Prof Gupta. “Frugal innovation is about making solutions affordable, accessible, and available. Many of these innovators don’t have formal education but are solving real world problems.” It’s difficult to put a number on such businesses, as there has never been an in-depth study. Prof Gupta says such start-ups are crucial because they provide jobs in rural areas and start a cycle of economic change. For example, Mr Prajapati now employs 150 people in his workshop and has branched out into cookware, clay water filters and is experimenting with homes made of clay. Bijayshanti Tongbram Botanist turned entrepreneur Bijayshanti Tongbram shows the fibres in lotus stems Another start-up that’s hoping for similar success, is run by Bijayshanti Tongbram in the northeastern state of Manipur. She lives in Thanga village which is home to one of India’s largest freshwater lakes, Loktak. Here lotus flowers bloom in abundance. “People in my village use the petals of lotus flowers for religious offerings. But their stems often go to waste and that’s what I wanted to change and thought of doing something sustainable,” she says. A botanist by profession, Ms Tongbram developed a way to extract silk-like fibres from the lotus stems and now leads a team of 30 women in her village who spin the threads into a yarn and weaves them into unique scarves and garments. “It takes two months, and 9,000 lotus stems to make one scarf,” she says. Ms Tongbram pays the women $80 a month. “This isn’t just about fashion. I am giving women in my village a chance to do something other than fishing and earn money,” she says. Like many small business owners, she wants to scale-up and find new markets, perhaps overseas. “Funding is the biggest challenge,” she says. Bijayshanti Tongbram Fibres can be extracted from lotus stems to make a yarn Prof Gupta from the Honeybee network agrees. “There are government schemes and small grants, but rural entrepreneurs often don’t know how to access them. “Even venture capitalists who are looking at IT innovations rarely invest in these kinds of start-ups because of high transaction costs,” he says. Nevertheless, innovators continue to spring up. In Karanataka’s Vijaynagar, Girish Badragond is working on a device to help blind and partially-sighted farmers. His device, described as a smart farming stick, uses soil sensors and weather data to guide its users about the crop conditions and harvests through audio messages and vibrations. “There are so many blind people in India who want to farm but they can’t trust others to guide them. This will help them become independent and empower them,” says Mr Badragond. He has sourced mechanical parts from different shops and is hoping to gain support for commercialising his project soon. For now, he is doing rounds of government exhibitions. “It’s a prototype but I am hopeful that people will support me to change lives of others,” he says. More Technology of Business Source link #startups #working #cheap #innovation Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Send help’: Chaos, delays as Brisbane Airport hit with blackout, fog ‘Send help’: Chaos, delays as Brisbane Airport hit with blackout, fog Hundreds of passengers have been hit with delays after a blackout plunged Brisbane Airport into darkness as fog blankets the city. The blackout began at about 5.20am on Tuesday after a fault with two substations in the domestic terminal caused the entire section of the airport to go dark, triggering delays. Camera IconThe domestic airport was affected by the blackout for about an hour. X Credit: X However, the backup system was able to keep “general lighting” on. Electricians were on site to begin repairs within about 15 minutes. “Power was restored at 6.20am,” the spokesperson said. “However, there were residual impacts for Qantas and Jetstar passengers as the backlog was cleared.” Passengers have taken to social media to describe the chaos that unfolded as the domestic terminal went dark,with long lines of passengers waiting at the check-in and baggage claim. Camera IconQantas and Jetstar passengers bore the brunt of the backlog. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard Credit: News Corp Australia Dense crowds filled the terminal as they were plunged into darkness, with some describing the scene as “eerie”. “Blackout at Brisbane airport … coffee machines not working … send help,” one person wrote. Another claimed “people are locked in the plane that have landed” as staff scrambled to work through the blackout. One of those impacted was NRL personality Phil Gould, who said the fault caused “no lights, so no flights in or out”. Camera IconPhil “Gus” Gould was among hundreds of passengers facing delays after a blackout at Brisbane Airport. NewsWire/Glenn Campbell Credit: Supplied “Great start to a busy day,” he joked online. “I wonder if they can take off when the sun comes up? Probably can’t because ticket machines couldn’t work.” Camera IconCheck-in and baggage claim were impacted by the blackout. X Credit: X Heavy fog caused further delays on Tuesday morning, however this has also since cleared. “Aircraft continued landing and taking off, however it decreased the speed of movement on the ground,” the spokesperson said. “We thank the passengers for their patience this morning.” Source link #Send #Chaos #delays #Brisbane #Airport #hit #blackout #fog Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Wildfire sparks in Central Oregon Sunday afternoon near Clarno Wildfire sparks in Central Oregon Sunday afternoon near Clarno PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A wildfire sprang up in Central Oregon Sunday afternoon, spurring local fire crews into action, authorities said. According to Central Oregon Fire, the fire started just after 2:30 p.m. about 9 miles north of Clarno and spread over 1,500 acres overnight, bringing it to nearly 2,000 acres total. Currently, crews said the number of structures threatened and evacuation levels are unknown, but Wheeler County Fire and Rescue is working to provide structure protection. ‘An amazing service’: AMR lifeguards back for 26th year The fire is burning through grass, brush and scattered timber in the area, and the cause is still under investigation. Officials shared on X that crews from other nearby departments, including Wheeler County and Gillham County, are coming to assist. Up-to-date information can be found on the Central Oregon Fire Info website. Stay with KOIN 6 as we bring you more on this developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KOIN.com. Source link #Wildfire #sparks #Central #Oregon #Sunday #afternoon #Clarno Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges – ABC News Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges – ABC News Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges ABC NewsTrump pardons former Virginia sheriff convicted of taking $75K in bribes Fox NewsTrump pardons former Virginia sheriff convicted of bribery, fraud The Washington PostTrump pardons former Culpeper Co. sheriff sentenced to 10 years in cash-for-badges scheme WTOPTrump pardons former sheriff convicted of bribery Reuters Source link #Trump #pardons #Virginia #sheriff #convicted #federal #bribery #charges #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Liverpool ‘glory’ descends into ‘horror’ Liverpool ‘glory’ descends into ‘horror’ Dominating Tuesday’s front pages is the “horror” in Liverpool after a car was driven into the crowd during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade. The Guardian leads their coverage with an image of two paramedics carrying an injured Liverpool supporter after the incident in Water Street on Monday evening. The paper says a “53-year-old white British man was arrested on the scene” after celebrations were “plunged into chaos”. The i Paper echoes the “shocking incident” in Liverpool as it reports that the number of injuries are still “unknown” and details on casualties “unconfirmed”. The paper also says bystander videos show “fans trying to stop the car while others beg police and medics for help”. The Times reports an “estimated million people” took to the streets to celebrate Liverpool’s Premier League title. The paper says scenes of “jubilation descended into terror” as a man drove “straight through throngs of supporters, including children”. It also details people surrounding the car and “******** on windows” before police arrived on the scene. “Liverpool glory turns to horror” headlines the Daily Telegraph. The paper reports the ****** leaves “dozens of casualties”, with one witness saying she “felt like a sardine” packed into the street. It also says counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident. The Daily Mail documents the “carnage” during the incident, leading with an image showing the moment a car “crashes” into the crowd and a number of people can be seen holding on to the bonnet. The paper reports the driver was “beeping the ***** as he revved backwards and forwards” in the crowd. A “nightmare” at the Liverpool parade, with “elation then horror” declares the Mirror. The paper features several compelling images from the incident, with one showing fans “swarming over” the car as it comes to a rest. The Daily Express reports “multiple fans injured” as it features an image of the moment police descended on the car that drove into the crowd. The same moment covers the Daily Star in its lead of “horror at the parade”, along with images of paramedics carrying off the injured. The Sun follows with its coverage, reporting that “at least 30 people were injured” in the incident. It also features Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s response, calling the scenes “appalling”. The Metro leads with Donald Trump’s latest “verdict” on the Russian president who, he says, has “gone absolutely crazy”. Trump’s comments come after Russia “unleashed its biggest drone blitz yet” on Ukraine, which the US president says is “for no reason whatsoever”. An image shows Liverpool’s streets clogged with emergency personnel and vehicles attending to the scene. Several EU countries are pushing to secure a “swift deal” with the US to head off Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Financial Times reports. Trump is threatening 50% tariffs, and some nations in the bloc are “urging” others to “keep talking to Washington rather than taking the path of confrontation”. Meanwhile, the Gaza crisis is also prominent, as the paper says Germany has joined other Western nations in condemning Israel’s actions in the region. Source link #Liverpool #glory #descends #horror Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Noongar artist Darryl Dempster’s connection to Country to be on display as Reconciliation Week banners Noongar artist Darryl Dempster’s connection to Country to be on display as Reconciliation Week banners After picking up painting as a means of connection in 2019, Noongar artist Darryl Dempster’s artwork will be displayed more than 400 times across Perth as banner artwork for National Reconciliation Week. Source link #Noongar #artist #Darryl #Dempsters #connection #Country #display #Reconciliation #Week #banners Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Syria’s government and Kurds reach agreement on returning families from notorious camp Syria’s government and Kurds reach agreement on returning families from notorious camp QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — Kurdish authorities in northeast Syria announced Monday they have reached an agreement with the transitional government in Damascus to evacuate Syrian citizens from a sprawling camp in the desert that houses tens of thousands of people with alleged ties to the militant Islamic State group. Sheikhmous Ahmed, an official in the Kurdish-led authority that controls the country’s northeast, said an agreement was reached on a “joint mechanism” for returning the families from al-Hol camp after a meeting among local authorities, representatives of the central government in Damascus and a delegation from the U.S.-led international coalition fighting IS. Ahmed denied reports that administration of the camp will be handed over to Damascus in the near future, saying “there was no discussion in this regard with the visiting delegation or with the Damascus government.” Human rights groups for years have cited poor living conditions and pervasive violence in the camp, which houses about 37,000 people, mostly wives and children of IS fighters as well as supporters of the militant group. They also include Iraqis as well as nationals of Western countries who traveled to join IS. The U.S. military has been pushing for years for countries that have citizens at al-Hol and the smaller, separate Roj Camp to repatriate them. Iraq has taken back increasing numbers of citizens in recent years, but many other countries have remained reluctant. As for Syrians housed in the camp, a mechanism has been in place for several years to return those who want to go back to their communities in the Kurdish-controlled areas, where centers have been opened to reintegrate them. Before now, however, there had not been an agreement with the government in Damascus to return them to areas under the central government’s control. The new agreement comes amid attempts to increase the cooperation between Kurdish authorities and the new leaders in Damascus after former President Bashar Assad was unseated in a rebel offensive in December. Under a deal signed in March between Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, the SDF is to be merged into the new government armed forces. All border crossings with Iraq and Turkey and airports and oil fields in the northeast are to come under the central government’s control. Prisons where about 9,000 suspected members of the Islamic State group are held are also expected to come under central government control. The deal marked a major step toward unifying the disparate factions that had carved up Syria into de facto mini-states during its civil war that began in 2011 after the brutal crackdown by Assad’s government on massive anti-government protests. However, implementation has been slow. Washington has been pushing for its enactment and, in particular, for Damascus to take over management of the prisons in northeast Syria. Source link #Syrias #government #Kurds #reach #agreement #returning #families #notorious #camp Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Carney breaks with Trudeau question ******* tradition of answering all MPs – National Carney breaks with Trudeau question ******* tradition of answering all MPs – National By Staff The ********* Press Posted May 26, 2025 6:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in his first question ******* on Wednesday — but will not carry on a tradition started by his predecessor. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau made it his practice to answer all questions in the House of Commons on Wednesdays, a gesture he said was meant to improve accountability within the chamber. A source in the Prime Minister’s Office confirms Carney will not carry on the same practice. The change was confirmed to both Global News and the ********* Press. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Carney will still be in the House of Commons every week for question ******* and will participate in the opening rounds responding to opposition party leaders, the PMO source told Global News. 2:19 ********* political leaders outline priorities for Parliament Trending Now Passenger restrained after trying to open plane exit door mid-flight King Charles III arrives in Canada to kick off ‘historic’ visit Trudeau said in 2017 that he thought it was important for all MPs to be able to ask questions of the prime minister, not just party leaders. Story continues below advertisement There was some debate at the time among other parties about whether the move would allow Trudeau to dodge questions on other days of the week. Wednesday will see the first question ******* of the spring legislative session, following the election of House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia on Monday and King Charles reading the speech from the throne on Tuesday. —With additional files from Global News More on Politics More videos &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #Carney #breaks #Trudeau #question #******* #tradition #answering #MPs #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

3 best NBA player props, Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds for Game 4: Use SGA, Randle in 2025 Playoff picks – CBS Sports 3 best NBA player props, Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds for Game 4: Use SGA, Randle in 2025 Playoff picks – CBS Sports 3 best NBA player props, Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds for Game 4: Use SGA, Randle in 2025 Playoff picks CBS SportsThunder vs. Timberwolves live updates: 2025 NBA start time, playoffs predictions, picks for Game 4 – The Athletic The New York TimesToday’s best bets: Wolves-Thunder, Canes-Panthers highlight top picks from model, experts CBS SportsFive things to watch for if the Wolves are to even up the series against Thunder in Game 4 Monday night Star TribuneThunder vs. Timberwolves odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA playoff matchup on May 26, 2025 SportsLine Source link #NBA #player #props #Thunder #Timberwolves #odds #Game #SGA #Randle #Playoff #picks #CBS #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Greek coastguards charged over 2023 migrant shipwreck Greek coastguards charged over 2023 migrant shipwreck Nick Beake Europe Correspondent Kostas Kallergis Senior Europe Producer Greek Coast Guard The migrant boat sank with 650 people onboard A naval court in Greece has charged 17 coastguards over the deadliest migrant boat disaster in the Mediterranean Sea for a decade. Up to 650 people were feared to have drowned when the overcrowded Adriana fishing vessel sank near Pylos, off the Greek coast, in the early hours of 14 June 2023. Survivors later told the BBC that Greek coastguards had caused their boat to capsize in a botched attempt to tow it and then silenced witnesses. “It has taken us two years just for these charges to come, even though so many people witnessed what happened,” one of the survivors, a Syrian man we called Ahmad, said on Monday. Captain of coastguard ship charged The Greek authorities have always denied the claims against them. The Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court has found that 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard should face criminal charges. Among them is the captain of the coastguard ship, the LS-920, who is charged with “causing a shipwreck”, leading to the deaths of “at least 82 people”. This corresponds to the number of bodies recovered, although it is thought as many as an additional 500 people drowned, including women and children who were all below deck. The disaster occurred in international waters – but within Greece’s rescue zone. The then-Chief of the Coast Guard and the Supervisor of the National Search and Rescue Coordination Centre in Piraeus are among four officials charged with “exposing others to danger”. The captain of the LS-920 is also charged with “dangerous interference of maritime transport” as well as a “failure to provide assistance” to the migrant boat. The crew of the ship are charged for “simple complicity” in all the acts allegedly committed by the captain. Doubts over Greek officials’ account A coastguard ship had been monitoring the Adriana for 15 hours before it sank. It had left Libya for Italy with an estimated 750 people on board. Only 104 of them are known to have survived. We’ve been investigating since the day of the disaster and our series of findings has cast serious doubt on the official Greek version of events. Within a week, we obtained shipping data which challenged the claim the migrant boat had not in trouble and so did not need to be rescued. A month later, survivors told us the coastguard had caused their boat to sink in a disastrous effort to tow it and then forced witnessed to stay silent. Last year, a case against nine Egyptians was thrown out, amid claims they had been scapegoated by the Greek authorities. Earlier this year, audio recordings emerged which further challenged the official Greek version of events. Syrian survivors feel ‘vindicated’ We first met Syrian refugees, who we called Ahmad and Musaab to protect their identities, a month after the disaster. They said they each paid $4,500 (£3,480) for a spot on the boat. Ahmad’s younger brother was also on board and did not survive. Musaab described to us the moment when – he alleged – the Greek coastguards caused their boat to sink. “They attached a rope from the left,” he said. “Everyone moved to the right side of our boat to balance it. The Greek vessel moved off quickly causing our boat to flip. They kept dragging it for quite a distance.” The men claimed that once on land, in the port of Kalamata, the coastguard told survivors to “shut up” when they started to talk about how the Greek authorities had caused the disaster. “When people replied by saying the Greek coastguard was the cause, the official in charge of the questioning asked the interpreter to tell the interviewee to stop talking,” Ahmad said. He said officials shouted: “You have survived death. Stop talking about the incident Don’t ask more questions about it.” Today Ahmad – who is now living in Germany – said he felt vindicated by the charges that had been brought. “I’m very happy they are eventually being held accountable for all that they have committed, but until I see them in prison nothing has been done yet,” he said. “To be honest, the Greek legal system is very unreliable.” Legal team for victims welcome charges The joint legal team representing survivors and victims of the disaster said the decision to pursue a case against the 17 coastguards was a big step forward towards justice being done. In a statement it said: “Almost two years after the Pylos shipwreck, the prosecution and referral to main investigation for felonies of 17 members of the Coast Guard, including senior officers of its leadership, constitutes a substantial and self-evident development in the course of vindication of the victims and the delivery of justice.” It is understood the 17 men who have now been charged will be questioned in the coming weeks by the Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court. The court will then decide whether to send them to full trial or dismiss the charges. It is not immediately clear what punishment the coastguards could receive if found guilty. Greece has previously told the BBC its Coast Guard fully respects human rights and has rescued more than 250,000 people at sea in the past decade. Source link #Greek #coastguards #charged #migrant #shipwreck Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Push to teach Rottnest Island’s brutal history a key step in reconciliation Push to teach Rottnest Island’s brutal history a key step in reconciliation Noongar elder Richard Walley OAM says there’s still plenty to be done on reconciliation as he pushes efforts to increase awareness of the brutal past of Rottnest Island. Source link #Push #teach #Rottnest #Islands #brutal #history #key #step #reconciliation Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Family, friends pay final respects to Clark Atlanta alumna killed in California Family, friends pay final respects to Clark Atlanta alumna killed in California Friends and family paid their final respects to a Clark Atlanta University alumna after she was shot and killed. Dr. Cameisha Clark was only 35 years old, but friends told Channel 2’s Michael Seiden that she still managed to accomplish things a lot of people only dream about. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] She first arrived at CAU in 2007, where she would later earn not one, not two, but three degrees. She had been living in California, where she was a dean at Spartan College when she tragically lost her life. There were lots of hugs and tears as friends and family came together at a southwest Atlanta ******** home where her loved ones held a public viewing Monday. “I met Cameisha in the ninth grade when we were all going to Mays,” said her friend, Koko Humphrey. “Just a beautiful girl. Beautiful spirit.” Humphrey says she made the eight-hour drive from her home in Virginia, because she wanted to celebrate the life and legacy of a childhood friend who never met a stranger. “She was that girl! Everybody loved her!” she said. “She embraced everybody, so it hurts to see that she left the way she did.” Police say a former security guard shot and killed her inside her office at Spartan College. Investigators arrested the suspect and described the deadly shooting as “an apparent act of workplace violence.” The gunman is also accused of shooting a second victim, a receptionist, who was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Clark’s death rocked the CAU community. School officials recently announced a $10,000 donation for the establishment of the Dr. Cameisha Clark Scholarship Fund for students who are aspiring educators. Clark’s ******** is planned for Tuesday. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Source link #Family #friends #pay #final #respects #Clark #Atlanta #alumna #killed #California Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Neither banana nor apple: scientists reveal the healthiest fruit of all and why you should eat it every day. – Stewartville Star Neither banana nor apple: scientists reveal the healthiest fruit of all and why you should eat it every day. – Stewartville Star Neither banana nor apple: scientists reveal the healthiest fruit of all and why you should eat it every day. Stewartville StarExperts Debunk 5 Myths About Fruit That You Probably Still Believe Prevention Source link #banana #apple #scientists #reveal #healthiest #fruit #eat #day #Stewartville #Star Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident PA Media A 53-year-old man has been arrested after a car hit a number of pedestrians in Liverpool city centre during the Premier League victory parade. Eyewitnesses and videos shared on social media have shown the vehicle driving through a crowd as people scatter. Details are still emerging but here is what we know so far. What happened? A car collided with a number of pedestrians on Water Street just after 18:00, Merseyside Police said. In a statement the force said: “We were contacted at just after 18:00 today, Monday 26 May, following reports a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. “The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained.” Police later said a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area had been arrested and that he was believed to be the driver. The incident is not being treated as terror-related and is believed to be isolated, police said. The ambulance service said 27 people had been taken to hospital for treatment, with two, including one child, seriously injured. Another 20 people were treated for injuries at the scene. Four children were among the injured. Four people including a child were lifted from beneath the car, Merseyside chief fire Nick Searle said. What did witnesses see? Video from the scene shows the car ploughing into the a group of people then speeding up before coming to a halt. Other footage shows people striking the car after it stopped, with the back windscreen shattered. Pictures from the aftermath show numerous emergency service vehicles One eyewitness, BBC reporter Matt Cole, described seeing a car coming through the crowd that “just wasn’t stopping”. He said it was being chased by a group of men “who were trying to bang on the side of it and throw things at it”. He estimated the car was travelling at “more than 20 [mph]”. He said his initial assumption was that the driver just wanted to “barge through crowds because they didn’t want to wait”. Another witness, Matthew O’Carroll, 28, from Runcorn, saw the car approaching the top of Water Street. He said the vehicle had been going at a “decent” speed and that the driver had been beeping as he went through the crowd. Where did it happen?. Water Street is near the Strand, where moments before the incident occurred Liverpool FC paraded the Premier League trophy from the top of a bus. Thousands of people had come out to celebrate the team’s victory and the incident occurred about a mile before the parade’s finishing point. What has been said? Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is being kept updated on the latest developments and said in a statement that what has happened in Liverpool as “appalling”. He posted on X: “The scenes in Liverpool are appalling – my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. “I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. “I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate.” Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the pictures were “deeply worrying”. “My thoughts are with all those affected, and the emergency services as they respond to what appears a horrific incident,” she said. Liverpool FC said it was in contact with the police and its “thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident”, while rivals Everton FC echoed the sentiment. Liverpool said in a statement: “Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident. We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident.” Liverpool’s staff celebrations are understood to have been postponed because of the incident. The Premier League has also released a statement, saying “everyone at the Premier League is shocked by the appalling events in Liverpool this evening, and our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected. “We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident.” Source link #Liverpool #parade #incident Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Gaza sees new flow of aid after U.S.-backed group takes over operations – National Gaza sees new flow of aid after U.S.-backed group takes over operations – National A new aid system in Gaza opened its first distribution hubs Monday, according to a U.S.-backed group that said it began delivering food to Palestinians who face growing hunger after Israel’s nearly three-month blockade to pressure ******. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is taking over the handling of aid despite objections from United Nations. The desperately needed supplies started flowing on a day that saw Israeli strikes kill at least 52 people in Gaza. The group said truckloads of food — it did not say how many — had been delivered to its hubs, and distribution to Palestinians had begun. It was not clear where the hubs were located or how those receiving supplies were chosen. “More trucks with aid will be delivered tomorrow, with the flow of aid increasing each day,” the foundation said in a statement. The U.N. and aid groups have pushed back against the new system, which is backed by Israel and the United States. They assert that Israel is trying to use food as a weapon and say a new system won’t be effective. Story continues below advertisement Israel has pushed for an alternative aid delivery plan because it says it must stop ****** from seizing aid. The U.N. has denied that the militant group has diverted large amounts. 2:05 First 90 aid trucks reach Gaza, but UN says it’s not nearly enough The foundation began operations a day after the resignation of its executive director. Jake Wood, an American, said it had become clear the foundation would not be allowed to operate independently. It’s not clear who is funding the group, which said it had appointed an interim leader, John Acree, to replace Wood, The organization is made up of former humanitarian, government and military officials. It has said its distribution points will be guarded by private security firms and that the aid would reach a million Palestinians — around half of Gaza’s population — by the end of the week. Under pressure from allies, Israel began allowing a trickle of humanitarian aid into Gaza last week after blocking all food, medicine, fuel or other goods from entering since early March. Aid groups have warned of famine and say the aid that has come in is nowhere near enough to meeting mounting needs. Story continues below advertisement ****** warned Palestinians on Monday not to cooperate with the new aid system, saying it is aimed at furthering those objectives. The Israeli airstrikes killed at least 36 people in a school-turned-shelter that was hit as people slept, setting their belongings ablaze, according to local health officials. The military said it targeted militants operating from the school. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Israel renewed its offensive in March after ending a ceasefire with ******. It has vowed to seize control of Gaza and keep fighting until ****** is destroyed or disarmed, and until it returns the remaining 58 hostages, a third of them believed to be alive, from the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that ignited the war. 1:46 ‘They are really struggling’: ************-Canadians fear for loved ones in Gaza ******-led militants killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducted 251 people in the 2023 attack. Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed around 54,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. It says more than half the dead are women and children but does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count. Story continues below advertisement Israel says it plans to facilitate what it describes as the voluntary migration of over 2 million people in Gaza, a plan rejected by Palestinians and much of the international community. Israel’s military campaign has destroyed vast areas of Gaza and internally displaced some 90% of its population. Many have fled multiple times. Rescuers recover charred remains Trending Now Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected as House of Commons Speaker Passenger restrained after trying to open plane exit door mid-flight The strike on the school in the Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City also wounded dozens of people, said Fahmy Awad, head of the ministry’s emergency service. He said a father and his five children were among the dead. The Shifa and al-Ahli hospitals in Gaza City confirmed the overall toll. Awad said the school was hit three times while people slept, setting fire to their belongings. Footage circulating online showed rescuers struggling to extinguish fires and recovering charred remains. Story continues below advertisement The military said it targeted a militant command and control center inside the school that ****** and Islamic ****** used to gather intelligence for attacks. Israel blames civilian deaths on ****** because it operates in residential areas. 2:06 Humanitarian aid still hasn’t reached people in Gaza, UN says A separate strike on a home in Jabalya in northern Gaza killed 16 members of the same family, including five women and two children, according to Shifa Hospital, which received the bodies. ************ militants meanwhile fired three projectiles from Gaza, two of which fell short within the territory and a third that was intercepted, according to the Israeli military. Ultranationalists march in east Jerusalem, break into UN compound Ultranationalist Israelis gathered Monday in Jerusalem for an annual procession marking Israel’s 1967 conquest of the city’s eastern sector. Some protesters chanted “Death to Arabs” and harassed ************ residents. Story continues below advertisement Police kept a close watch as demonstrators jumped, danced and sang. The event threatened to inflame tensions that are rife in the restive city amid nearly 600 days of war in Gaza. Hours earlier, a small group of protesters, including an Israeli member of parliament, stormed a compound in east Jerusalem belonging to the U.N. agency for ************ refugees, which Israel has banned. The compound has been mostly empty since January, when staff were asked to stay away for security reasons. The U.N. says the compound is protected under international law. Magdy reported from Cairo. Associated Press writers Tia Goldenberg in Tel Aviv, Israel, and Julia Frankel in Jerusalem contributed to this report. More on World More videos &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #Gaza #sees #flow #aid #U.S.backed #group #takes #operations #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Minister defends super tax amid leniency concerns for politicians Minister defends super tax amid leniency concerns for politicians Amanda Rishworth has defended Labor’s proposal to roll back concessions on ultra-high super balances amid reporting federal parliamentarians may be able to defer payments. Only half a per cent of Australians — some 80,000 — have super balances north of $3m. Under the Albanese government’s plan, super accounts above that would be slugged with an extra 15 per cent on earnings, pumping $2.7bn into Commonwealth coffers annually, according to Treasury estimates. Camera IconWorkplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth has defended Labor’s super tax amid reporting federal parliamentarians could defer payments. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia But federal politicians enrolled in defined benefit pension schemes might not need to pay until after they retire, the *********** Financial Review has reported. Appearing on morning TV, the newly appointed Workplace Relations Minister was asked: “Is it fair?” “I have to be clear that both past and future federal politicians — if they have a super balance of over $3m — they’ll be have to pay tax under this measure as well,” Ms Rishworth told Nine. “But what we’re talking about is a slightly less generous concession for people with balances over $3m.” Pressed further, she insisted that she would be “subject to the same tax if my balance ever reaches over $3m”. Camera IconPrime Minister Anthony Albanese could reportedly defer payments on Labor’s proposed super tax. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia “Past federal and future federal MPs will be subject to this tax if their balance gets over three million (dollars),” Ms Rishworth said. “Now, this is a reasonable measure and it’s still going to be subject to a concessional rate, it’s just not going to be as generous. “And I would suggest that those 99.5 per cent of people that don’t have a balance over $3 million, probably assume that you would have to pay a little bit more tax for it.” It was revealed earlier this month that a handful of judges and former state-level officials would be exempt from the tax. The exemptions would be restricted to “those earnings in superannuation funds that the constitution prevents being taxed by the government will be excluded”, according to a government summary document. Source link #Minister #defends #super #tax #leniency #concerns #politicians Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Drivers see major backups on I-90 west after rollover ****** puts 2 in hospital Drivers see major backups on I-90 west after rollover ****** puts 2 in hospital This story was originally published on MyNorthwest.com. Drivers are experiencing major backups on I-90 west after Eastside Fire and Rescue rushed two people to a local hospital Monday morning. Traffic is moving, but congestion is still heavy. WSDOT crews have been spotted on both sides of the freeway. Eastside Fire and Rescue stated one vehicle was involved in a rollover ****** on westbound I-90 near milepost 22, west of Preston-Fall City Road. One person in the ****** is in critical condition, as of this reporting. The incident was first reported at approximately 9 a.m., according to Eastside Fire and Rescue. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is urging drivers to use caution in the area and to take alternate routes if possible. Follow Frank Sumrall on X. Read his stories here. Send news tips here. Follow Julia Dallas on X. Read her stories here. Submit news tips here. Source link #Drivers #major #backups #I90 #west #rollover #****** #puts #hospital Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dow futures rise 400 points after Trump announces extension on EU tariff: Live updates – CNBC Dow futures rise 400 points after Trump announces extension on EU tariff: Live updates – CNBC Dow futures rise 400 points after Trump announces extension on EU tariff: Live updates CNBCTrump says he will delay tariffs on European Union until July 9 The Washington PostU.S. Stock Futures, European Indexes Rise on Trump’s EU Tariff Climbdown WSJEurope Secured a Tariff Delay From Trump, but Can It Now Make a Deal? The New York TimesStocks and euro jump on Trump EU tariff delays Reuters Source link #Dow #futures #rise #points #Trump #announces #extension #tariff #Live #updates #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Moment car drives into crowd at Liverpool trophy parade Moment car drives into crowd at Liverpool trophy parade A 53-year-old white British man has been arrested after a car drove into pedestrians in Water Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Police has said. Police did not say whether the man is the suspected driver, and have warned people “not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding” the incident. Source link #Moment #car #drives #crowd #Liverpool #trophy #parade Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]